Interim Group Financial Controller

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

Interim Group Financial Controller at SME Business

  • Deliver a high-performing financial control team by effectively designing, engaging, developing, and managing the team.
  • Implement a strong internal control and review framework to guarantee the accuracy of financial information.
  • Take charge of preparing Group management results and consolidated statutory results.
  • Oversee a smooth and accurate monthly closing process across all regions, focusing on top-quality balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
  • Manage balance sheet risks, opportunities, and provisions, highlighting their impact on the profit and loss statement and contributing to forecast and budget processes when necessary.
  • Optimize working capital by using sound judgment to handle suppliers and customers, with a key emphasis on cash flow.
  • Provide financial support to subsidiaries, offering management reporting guidance and assistance with cash flow statements.
  • Take ownership of consolidated financial statements.
  • Comprehend, interpret, and clarify the financial results and records of the operating businesses.

Our client is a private equity-backed small to medium-sized enterprise with a prestigious client portfolio and a promising outlook for 2024. They are seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to assist the CFO and enhance the rigor within the finance function concerning reporting, cash flow, working capital, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • Extensive experience in controlling, accounting, consolidating, and reporting.
  • Significant background in financial and management accounting, along with knowledge of current accounting practices and methodologies.
  • Previous experience working with private equity-backed enterprises or similar environments where cash and working capital management are crucial.
  • Demonstrated history of process improvement, establishing robust control environments, and enhancing finance teams.
  • Ability to work swiftly and manage multiple priorities effectively.

The position is located in London, and candidates must be able to commute to the office 2-3 days per week. The initial contract duration is 3 months.



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